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What is Output? What is output? Data that has been processed into a useful form, called information Output device is any hardware component that can convey information to user p. 6.06 Fig. 6-1 Next
Display Devices What is a display device? Output device that visually conveys information Information on display device sometimes called soft copy Monitor houses display device as separate peripheral p. 6.04 Fig. 6-2 Next
Display Devices What is a CRT monitor? Contains cathode-ray tube (CRT) Screen coated with tiny dots of phosphor material Each dot consists of a red, blue, and green phosphor Common sizes are 15, 17, 19, 21, and 22 inches Viewable size is diagonal measurement of actual viewing area p. 6.04 Fig. 6-3 Next
Display Devices What is the ENERGY STAR program? Encourages manufacturers to create energy-efficient devices that require little power when not in use Monitors and devices meeting guidelines display ENERGY STAR label p. 6.05 Fig. 6-4 Next
Display Devices What is resolution? Sharpness and clarity of image Higher resolution makes image sharper, displays more text on screen, makes some elements smaller Refresh rate is speed at which monitor redraws images on screen p. 6.06 Fig. 6-5 Next
Display Devices How does video travel from the processor to a CRT monitor? Video card (also called a graphics card) converts digital output from computer into analog video signal Step 1. The processor sends digital video data to the video card. Step 3. The analog signal is sent through a cable to the CRT monitor. Step 4. The CRT monitor separates the analog signal into red, green, and blue signals. Step 5. Electron guns fire the three color signals to the front of the CRT. Step 2. The video card s digital-to-analog converter Step 6. An image is displayed on the screen when the electrons hit phosphor dots on the back of the screen. (DAC) converts the digital p. 6.07 Fig. 6-6 video data to an analog signal. Next
Display Devices What are video standards? Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) develops video standards p. 6.08 Fig. 6-7 Next
Display Devices What are various video card configurations? Color depth determines number of colors video card can display p. 6.08 Fig. 6-8 Next
Display Devices What is a flat panel monitor? Uses liquid crystal display Also called LCD monitor Takes up less desk space than CRT monitor Consumes less than one-third the power p. 6.09 Fig. 6-9 Next
Display Devices What are some mobile devices that have LCD screens? Notebooks Tablet PCs PDAs Smart phones p. 6.09 Fig. 6.10 Next
Display Devices What is an electronic book (e-book)? Small, book-sized computer that uses LCD screen Allows users to read, save, highlight, bookmark, and add notes to online text Download new book content from Web p. 6.10 Fig. 6-11 Next
Display Devices How does LCD work? Uses liquid compound to present information on screen Step 1. Panel of fluorescent tubes emits light waves through polarizing glass filter, which guides light toward layer of liquid crystal cells. Step 2. As light passes through liquid crystal, electrical charge causes some of the cells to twist, making light waves bend as they pass through color filter. Liquid crystal cells Transparent electrodes Alignment layer Color filter Polarizing glass filter Fluorescent tube panel Step 3. When light reaches second polarizing glass filter, light is allowed to pass through any cells that line up at the first polarizing glass filter. Absence and presence of colored light cause image to display on the screen. p. 6.10 Fig. 6-12 Next
Display Devices How do you use a flat panel monitor with a video card? Plug monitor into Digital Video Interface (DVI) port on computer standard monitor port S-video port DVI port p. 6.11 Fig. 6-13 Next
Display Devices What is a gas plasma display? Displays image by applying voltage to layer of gas Larger screen size and higher display quality than LCD, but much more expensive p. 6.12 Fig. 6-14 Next
Display Devices What is interactive TV? Select a movie from a central library of movies Vote or respond to network questionnaires Bank Two-way communications technology in which users interact with television programming HDTV (high-definition television) works directly with interactive TV Shop Play games Video conference p. 6.12 Next
Printers What is a printer? Output device that produces text and graphics on paper Result is hard copy, or printout Two orientations: portrait and landscape Portrait Landscape p. 6.13 Fig. 6-15 Next
Printers How do you know which printer to buy? Depends on printing needs Budget Speed Color or black and white Cost per page Graphics capability Photo printing Paper types and sizes System compatibility Future needs Wireless capability p. 6.13 Next
Printers What is a dot-matrix printer? Impact printer that produces printed images when tiny wire pins strike ribbon Impact printer forms characters by striking mechanism against inked ribbon that contacts paper p. 6.14 Fig. 6-17 Next
Printers What is a line printer? High-speed impact printer that prints entire line at a time Speed measured in lines per minute (lpm) Band printer prints fully formed characters using a hammer mechanism Shuttle-matrix printer is high-speed printer that works like dot-matrix printer p. 6.14 Fig. 6-18 Next
Printers What is an ink-jet printer? A type of nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of liquid ink onto paper Nonimpact printer forms characters and graphics without striking paper Prints in black-and-white or color on a variety of paper types p. 6.15 Fig. 6-19 Next
Printers What is the resolution of a printer? Sharpness and clarity Measured by number of dots per inch (dpi) printer can output p. 6.16 Fig. 6-20 Next
Printers How does an ink-jet printer work? print cartridge print head resistor nozzle firing chamber bubble nozzle ink ink ink dot paper Step 1. A small resistor heats the ink, causing the ink to boil and Step 2. The vapor bubble forces the ink through the Step 3. Ink drops onto the paper. Step 4. As the vapor bubble collapses, fresh ink is drawn into the firing chamber. form a vapor nozzle. p. 6.17 Fig. 6-21 bubble. Next
Printers What is a photo printer? Color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures Step 1. Take photograph with digital camera and store it on media card in the camera. media card photo printer media cards Step 2. Insert media card into card reader on photo printer. Step 3. Use menu to select desired image to print, view it on LCD screen, edit if necessary, select size of the print, and then print image. Step 4. Remove printed photo from the printer. p. 6.17 Fig. 6-22 Next
Printers What is a laser printer? High-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer Prints text and graphics in very high-quality resolution, ranging from 600 to 2,400 dpi Typically costs more than ink-jet printer, but is much faster p. 6.19 Fig. 6-23 Next
Printers How does a laser printer work? Step 2. Rotating mirror deflects low-powered laser beam across surface of drum. Step 1. After user sends an instruction to print a document, drum rotates as gears and rollers feed sheet of paper into printer. Step 5. Set of rollers uses heat and pressure to permanently fuse toner to paper. Step 3. Laser beam creates a charge that causes toner to Step 4. As drum continues to rotate and press against paper, toner transfers from drum to paper. p. 6.20 Fig. 6-24 stick to drum. Next
Printers What is a thermal printer? Generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper Dye-sublimation printer, (also called a digital photo printer) uses heat to transfer dye to specially coated paper home use professional p. 6.20 Fig. 6-25 Next
Printers What is a portable printer? Small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows mobile user to print from notebook computer, Tablet PC, or PDA while traveling p. 6.21 Fig. 6-26 Next
Printers What is a label printer? Small printer that prints on adhesive-type material Most also print bar codes Postage printer has built-in digital scale and prints postage stamps p. 6.21 Fig. 6-27 Next
Printers What is a plotter? Sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings Large-format printer creates photo-realistic-quality color prints p. 6.22 Fig. 6-28 Next
Printers What is wireless printing? Output transmitted to printer wirelessly via infrared light waves or radio waves Bluetooth TM printing uses radio waves Devices need to be within 30-foot range p. 6.22 Fig. 6-29 Next
Speakers and Headsets What is an audio output device? Computer component that produces music, speech, or other sounds Speakers and headsets are common devices subwoofer speakers p. 6.23 Figs. 6-30 6-31 Next
Speakers and Headsets What is voice output? Computer talks to you through speakers on computer Internet telephony allows you to have conversation over Web p. 6.24 Fig. 6-32 Next
Other Output Devices What is a facsimile (fax) machine? Device that transmits and receives documents over telephone lines p. 6.25 Fig. 6-33 Next
Other Output Devices What is a fax modem? Modem that allows you to send and receive electronic documents as faxes external fax modem internal fax card in system unit fax machine p. 6.25 Fig. 6-34 Next
Other Output Devices What is a multifunction peripheral? Provides functionality of printer, scanner, copy machine, and fax machine p. 6.26 Fig. 6-35 Next
Other Output Devices What is a data projector? Device that takes image from computer screen and projects it onto larger screen p. 6.26 Fig. 6-36 Next
Other Output Devices What is force feedback? Sends resistance to joystick or wheel in response to actions of user p. 6.27 Fig. 6-37 Next
Putting It All Together What are suggested output devices for the home user? User Monitor Printer Other 17- or 19-inch color CRT monitor or flat panel monitor Ink-jet color printer Photo printer Speakers Headset Force-feedback joystick and wheel Home p. 6.28 Fig. 6-38 Next
Putting It All Together What are suggested output devices for the small office/home office user? User Monitor Printer Other Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) 19- or 21-inch color CRT monitor or flat panel monitor Color LCD display on Tablet PC or PDA Multifunction peripheral Ink-jet color printer Laser printer, black and white Label printer Postage printer Fax machine Speakers p. 6.28 Fig. 6-38 Next
Putting It All Together What are suggested output devices for the mobile user? User Monitor Printer Other Mobile 15.7-inch color LCD display on notebook computer Color LCD display on PDA Portable color printer Ink-jet color printer Laser printer, black and white Photo printer Fax modem Headset DLP data projector p. 6.28 Fig. 6-38 Next
Putting It All Together What are suggested output devices for the large business user? User Monitor Printer Other Large Business 19- or 21-inch color CRT monitor or flat panel monitor Color LCD display on Tablet PC or PDA High-speed laser printer Laser printer, color Line printer (for large reports from a mainframe) Label printer Fax machine or fax modem Speakers Headset DLP data projector p. 6.28 Fig. 6-38 Next
Putting It All Together What are suggested output devices for the power user? User Monitor Printer Other Power 23-inch color flat panel monitor Laser printer, black and white Plotter or largeformat printer Photo printer; or Dye-sublimation printer Fax machine or fax modem Speakers Headset p. 6.28 Fig. 6-38 Next
Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users What is the Magnifier command? Windows Magnifier command enlarges text and other items on screen p. 6.29 Fig. 6-39 Next
Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users What other output options are available for visually impaired users? Change Window settings, such as increasing size or changing color of text to make words easier to read Blind users can work with voice output Braille printer outputs information in Braille onto paper p. 6.30 Fig. 6-40 Next